Jamie Williams-Huffstutter
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Studio Assistant position. Exemplary organization and complex problem-solving abilities. Proficient in handling and operating equipment safely and handling materials effectively.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bottling Specialist
Chattanooga Whiskey
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Oversaw each stage of bottling product from tank to case to shipping truck: de-palletizing glass, filling, corking, labeling, sealing, casing, palletizing and forklift loading, ensuring accuracy of fill heights, Proof/ABV checks, label placement, batch codes, shipping quotes and labels, and packing lists.
- Operated, adjusted and serviced numerous pieces of machinery on bottling line: rinsing apparatus, filling heads, cork press, labelers, plastic seal cutter and heat sealer.
- Improved work-flow and team coordination by implementing whiteboards in key locations for communicating batch and production related data to team.
- Organized and setup production sample archive for improved batch testing, record keeping and product reintegration.
Front of House Team Member
Chattanooga Whiskey
2022.06 - 2022.09
- Constantly expanding knowledge of Chattanooga Whiskey products and distillation.
- Staying ready for quick turnovers by pre-pouring tasting flights and restocking other materials for smooth and efficient transitions between guests.
- Completed Chatt Whiskey exams with near perfect scores.
- Training new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations and cleaning.
- Guiding guests through their tasting flight with relevant knowledge on each whiskey's production, tasting notes and history.
Graduate Secretary for the School of Religion
Lee University
2021.02 - 2021.10
- Represented the program to new and prospective students, answering their questions and offering encouragement and assistance throughout application and orientation process.
- Assisted established students in registering for classes, meeting program deadlines and course requirements, and applying for scholarships and grants.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Barista
City & State Coffee Shop
2019.04 - 2019.12
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
Library Student Assistant
Harding School Of Theology
2018.05 - 2020.11
- Assisted library staff with clerical duties to help lighten workload.
- Welcomed guests at front desk, assisting them in all matters pertaining to their account, library collection and research recourses.
- Assisted patrons with operation of library photocopiers, microfiche and audio/visual equipment.
- Organized returned books and materials and assisted with proper shelving to ensure every book in the collection remained retrievable.
Newspaper Reporter
The Searcy Daily Citizen
2015.08 - 2017.07
- Wrote pieces and news stories for print and online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Interviewed individuals in every sector of society, including, but not limited to, education, law-enforcement, medical industry, legal system and arts.
- Maintained professional connections with community leaders and kept conversant in community matters.
- Covered Community News Editor's responsibilities on top of staff writing duties for a period of six weeks while they were on extended leave.
Kitchen Manager
Kibo Midnight Oil Coffee House
2013.05 - 2015.05
- Created and deployed successful strategies to streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage and container labeling.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
- Promoted to this position from barista in June of 2014.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Psychology, And French
Harding University
Searcy, AR05.2014
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Safety Guidelines
- Quick Learner
- Friendly and outgoing
- Opening and closing duties
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Available Weekends
- Organizational Skills
- Staff Training
- Quality Control
Hobbies
- Cooking
- Sewing and Pattern Drafting
- Gastronomy
- Fermentation
- Art
Timeline
Bottling Specialist
Chattanooga Whiskey
2022.09 - 2023.05
Front of House Team Member
Chattanooga Whiskey
2022.06 - 2022.09
Graduate Secretary for the School of Religion
Lee University
2021.02 - 2021.10
Barista
City & State Coffee Shop
2019.04 - 2019.12
Library Student Assistant
Harding School Of Theology
2018.05 - 2020.11
Newspaper Reporter
The Searcy Daily Citizen
2015.08 - 2017.07
Kitchen Manager
Kibo Midnight Oil Coffee House
2013.05 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Psychology, And French
Harding University
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